Tanya Anderson, vice president and private banker at First National Bank.

Entrepreneur of the Year

Delbert (Hank) Harris, founder and president of Harrisvaccines, Inc.

Economic Impact Award Becker Underwood, a global leader in the development and commercialization of yield-improving and value creating seed-applied biological products for the agricultural sector. Iowa State University Research Park, closely connects the university and the park’s tenantsby offering facilities, expertise, technology, financing and recruiting. Iowa State University, a strong and important presence in Ames with leading edge research, outreach and extension programs. Solum, Inc., a leader in advance field measurement technology for commercial agriculture, it enables growers to increase yields and reduce costs.

MSCD Volunteer of the Year Letitia Keneme, for performing above and beyond for the Main Street Cultural District by volunteering time and efforts to support the MSCD and is work.

Campustown Action Association Volunteer of the Year Anne Taylor, Dogtown University; A&R Marketing, for volunteering time and efforts in support of CAA and its work in Campustown.

Young Professionals of Ames: “4 Under 40” Award

Matt Converse, owner of Converse Conditioned Air, president of the Ames Noon Kiwanis Club, active board member for the Ames Economic Development Commission and has been treasurer, vice president and is the 2013 chairman. Rich Higgins, Deputy Ames Fire Chief, showing leadership, responsibility and willingness to go above and beyond the job requirements. Jennifer Talbot, McFarland Clinic, total community involvement, including Young Leaders Society committee, United Way of Story County, coordinating McFarland Clinic’s internal campaign.

Seann DeMaris, Ames Convention and Visitors Bureau, has helped Ames become recognized as a destination for a variety of sporting events, helped the community host national events and recruit new events to the area.

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